In 1964, a levee was constructed along the Raging River, just downstream of the community of Preston. The levee disconnected the river from 7 acres of floodplain and confined it to a narrow, straight alignment. Prior to levee construction, the reach experienced frequent channel migration. Historic aerial photos show two distinct complex channel formations in 1937 and 1960. Since the 1960s, the channel has maintained a simple alignment. Specific impacts to aquatic habitat conditions include: Elimination of side channels, reducing spawning, rearing and refuge habitat Reduction in pool area, reducing rearing habitat Elimination of mature riparian vegetation, reducing LWD delivery, shading, and cover and An increase in substrate particle size resulting in reduced spawning area. This project restored habitat by removing the levee. Boulders were placed at the fringe of the floodplain to protect the toe of the county road. The boulders are designed to provide roughness that will reduce the water velocity, preventing the river from scouring the slope. The resulting restoration of river processes led to the reestablishment of prime spawning and rearing habitat in the reach.